Wairarapa Dark Sky Calendar - A perfect gift
December 1, 2025
Dark Sky International milestone
November 4, 2025
Dark sky protection levels widen across the globeWairarapa’s Dark Sky Reserve has congratulated DarkSky International for accrediting 250 dark sky places across the globe _ as people work to preserve the sky scape above from growing light pollution. “The dark sky protect...
Our Dark Sky Week call to action!
April 25, 2025
Become a citizen of science and complete a Globe at Night recording. Over the next 3 nights as part of our Dark Sky week challenge we invite you to step out and look up to find the Southern Cross constellation, also known as Crux. It is easily identifiable as a kite-shape, m...
Dark Sky steering group set up.
July 11, 2024
A region-wide special steering group which the Dark Sky Reserve Association are part of has been formed to promote Wairarapa’s accredited dark sky reserve status.Read more in this Wairarapa Time Age articleImage credit featured in article & above from Hari Mogosan...
Dark sky tourism a focus
June 11, 2024
Tourism minister backs move to attract stargazing travellersTourism Minister Matt Doocey has voiced his support of Dark Sky tourism, citing the appeal to international visitors and the associated economic benefits. Read the full article on Stuff here Tourism NZ’...
Wairarapa Dark Sky coin released!
May 17, 2024
We were thrilled to be chosen to be part of a project to develop a new set of collectible coins by NZ Post.The coins have now been released and you can head this way to find out more about the dark sky coins. ...
Met Service launch new Astrophotography radar
May 8, 2024
Met service introduce a new Astrophotography page, developed in partnership with Samsung. See real time cloud cover 24 hours a day with our new NZ infrared satellite imagery, updated every 10 minutes. Select the markers to see current conditions at your nearest dar...
Dark Sky accomodation a new opportunity!
March 21, 2024
Chair Viv Napier and Coordinator Charlotte Harding were invited on as guests to talk about the Dark Sky reserve with hosts Richard and Kay from the Arrow FM show The Night Sky....
Accomodation providers set to highlight the magic of our Dark Skies
February 13, 2024
Destination Wairarapa has created a go-to guide for accommodation providers in the reserve to share with guests to highlight the reserve, how to enjoy it and a little bit of inspiration on protection.It's a great way for hosts to educate themselves so we can all be Wair...
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